Australian Pacific Touring Tasmanian Royal Discovery 13 Day Tour

Enjoy 13 days to discover the beautiful island of Tasmania. Learn of Australia's rich, and often brutal, early convict history and heritage at Port Arthur, visit the wilderness Cradle Mountain National Park and indulge in the delicious gourmet food and fine wines.

Day 1 Mon.
Spirit of Tasmania Sailing
Stay: Spirit of Tasmania

In the evening, depart Melbourne aboard the Spirit of Tasmania in your comfortable twin cabin.

Day 2 Tue.
Launceston, Freedom of Choice Touring
Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor

Arrive in Devonport and transfer to Launceston. Choose to visit Platypus House, Seahorse World or Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. Tonight enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner. Dx1

Day 3 Wed.
East Coast Natureworld, Freycinet National Park
Stay: APT HIGHLIGHT! Freycinet Lodge

In lavender season (Dec.-Jan.), tour Bridestowe Lavender Farm. Then head to East Coast Natureworld and meet Delilah, APT's Tasmanian Devil. Enter Freycinet National Park and walk along Cape Tourville, before a gourmet barbeque dinner overlooking Coles Bay. Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Thur.
Freycinet, Freedom of Choice Touring, Port Arthur, Crayfeast
Stay: Port Arthur, Comfort Inn

Today choose from a cruise to Wineglass Bay, a guided walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, a Bluestone Bay 4WD tour or sea kayaking. Later, travel to Richmond to see the convict-built bridge. Continue to Port Arthur where tonight you'll enjoy a delicious crayfish dinner. Bx1 Dx1

Day 5 Fri.
Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart, Dine Around Dinner
Two Night Stay: Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Harbour View Rooms

Enjoy a day to explore Port Arthur Historic Site. Continue to Hobart and enjoy tonight's Dine Around Dinner. Bx1 Dx1

Day 6 Sat.
Salamanca Market, Freedom of Choice Touring

Enjoy free time to discover the renowned Salamanca Market. Today you also have a range of Freedom of Choice Touring activities to choose from, including a walking tour of Hobart or a stroll on the Tahune AirWalk. Bx1

Day 7 Sun.
Russell Falls, West Coast Wilderness Railway, Strahan
Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Strahan Village, Harbour View Deluxe Rooms

At Mt Field National Park, take a short walk to spectacular Russell Falls. Then head to Queenstown and ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway to Strahan. Bx1 Dx1

Day 8 Mon.
Gordon River Cruise, Dine Around Dinner

Cruise the Gordon River in guaranteed window seating aboard the Lady Jane Franklin II. Tonight, choose to dine at View 42º, Hamers Hotel or The Fish Cafe. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 9 Tue.
Cradle Mountain, Freedom of Choice Touring
Stay: Cradle Mountain Lodge

Journey through the Cradle Mountain forest with a local guide. Then join your chosen Freedom of Choice Touring option. Bx1 Dx1

Day 10 Wed.
Stanley, The Nut, Woolnorth Wind Farm, Cape Grim
Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel.

Venture to the striking rocky outcrop of Stanley and The Nut. Visit the wind farm at Woolnorth, then tour Cape Grim. Bx1 Dx1

Day 11 Thur.
Sheffield, Cheese Factory, Woolmers Estate, National Rose Garden
Two Night Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor, in the city centre

Journey to Sheffield, where over 30 murals have been painted on the buildings. Visit Ashgrove Cheese Factory, then tour Woolmers Estate. Bx1

Day 12 Fri.
Historic Ross, Farewell Drinks and Dinner

Journey around the Great Lake, then stop at historic Ross. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with a chef's presentation on the meal. Bx1 Dx1

Day 13 Sat.
Launceston, Cataract Gorge

Visit Cataract Gorge this morning before your included airport transfer. Bx1

COST
RTBA
Single: $5,719
Twin: $4,437
Triple: $4,232

Departures

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